Comprehend: meaning, definitions and examples

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comprehend

 

[ หŒkษ’mprษชหˆhษ›nd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mental process

To understand or grasp the meaning of something. To perceive the significance or importance of something. To have full knowledge or awareness of a situation.

Synonyms

apprehend, grasp, realize, understand

Examples of usage

  • I couldn't comprehend the complexity of the problem.
  • She struggled to comprehend the impact of her actions.
  • It took me a while to comprehend the instructions.
Context #2 | Verb

linguistics

To interpret or understand the meaning of written or spoken language.

Synonyms

decipher, interpret, make sense of, understand

Examples of usage

  • She tried to comprehend the foreign language text.
  • He was able to comprehend the message despite the language barrier.

Translations

Translations of the word "comprehend" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น compreender

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verstehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memahami

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ะพะทัƒะผั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozumieฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็†่งฃใ™ใ‚‹ (rikai suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comprendre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comprender

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดํ•ดํ•˜๋‹ค (ihaehada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฏุฑูƒ (yudrik)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pochopit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pochopiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†่งฃ (lวjiฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razumeti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skilja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัั–ะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (gageba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comprender

Etymology

The word 'comprehend' originated from the Latin word 'comprehendere', which means 'to grasp or seize'. It was first used in the English language in the 14th century. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the understanding or perception of complex ideas or language.

See also: comprehended, comprehending, comprehendingly, comprehensibility, comprehensible, comprehension, comprehensive, comprehensiveness, incomprehensibility, incomprehensible, incomprehensibly.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,648 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.